Thanks a million everyone for your honest and candid opinions.It is very much appreciated.I brought my mom here and let her read all of your messages.She is in her 60's,but still very active and in reasonably good physical condition.Her opinion is if Darcy's mom can handle him and moms friend can handle hers then she can to.She has a backyard fenced and figures she can let him go out there and exercise.she sits out there a lot anyway.I think she would enjoy watching him run around and play.I also feel the activity of taking care of a boston,might be good for her.She has to much free time and think this might be just what she needs.anyway I have a strong feeling she already has her mind made up that this is what she wants.I have tzus and pugs.My tzus are all pretty calm and laid back.She says they don't have enough spunk...lols.Also mentioned a poodle,as I have had some experience with them and they are very sweet,but again she does not want the hair.Like I said I think she pretty well has her mind made up on a boston.I have notified the shelters if they get a fairly young one in to let me know.As of now they don't have any,however said they would probaly locate one shortly from various other shelters and would let me know.I can not tell you what a great group of people all of you are,and how much i appreciate you.I feel more a part of this board than any I have been on and owe it all to all of you.Thanks a million.Hope i can help some of you sometime as much as you have helped me.Will let you all know the outcome as soon as a final decision is made.Sandy